Port of Kumul

PGKUL🇵🇬Papua New Guinea

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About Port of Kumul

Kumul is a seaport in Papua New Guinea. It handles tankers and tugs, with pilotage and tug services available.

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Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Open roadstead
Shelter
Poor

Region

Area
North Australia
Sub-area
Coral Sea
Latitude
-8.1257°
Longitude
144.5732°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
PGKUL
Country
🇵🇬Papua New Guinea
Time Zone
UTC+10

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Unknown
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Mobile
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
N

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
53142 →
Wikidata
Q111387092 →
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Frequently Asked Questions

What sea or ocean is the Port of Kumul on?

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The Port of Kumul is situated on the South Pacific Ocean in PG. The area falls within the tropical climate zone with warm waters and seasonal monsoons, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Kumul?

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You can track vessels near Kumul (PGKUL) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of Kumul?

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The Port of Kumul is a port in PG. Its UN/LOCODE is PGKUL — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE PGKUL mean?

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The first two characters, PG, are the ISO country code for PG. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Kumul?

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The Port of Kumul operates in the UTC+10 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.

What is the Port of Kumul?

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KUMUL (UN/Locode: PGKUL), Papua New Guinea is a seaport located at approximately -8.12568° N, 144.57320° E.

Where is the Port of Kumul located?

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Coordinates: -8.12568° N, 144.57320° E.

What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Kumul?

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Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: none noted.

What are the communications and port formalities at the Port of Kumul?

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Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): not available; air services: not available; rail: not available; ETA message: not required; quarantine pratique: not available; deratting certificate: not available and first port of entry: not available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: not available; tug assistance: not available and tug salvage: not available.

What types of vessels historically call at the Port of Kumul?

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Vessel types historically calling: Tanker and Tugs Harbor Craft.